63 Apartments for rent in Glendale, CA

Glendale is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on the eastern edge of the San ...Glendale is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on the eastern edge of the San Fernando Valley, Glendale is a popular choice for renters who want to live close to...Read Guide >

Glendale is nestled at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on the eastern edge of the San Fernando Valley, Glendale is a popular choice for renters who want to live close to the frenzy of the City of Angels without getting stuck in the thick of it. Sound like the right fit you? Then read on, and we’ll have you set up in a premium pad in (arguably) L.A. County’s most picturesque community in no time!

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Chances are, if you’re trying to navigate the congested streets of Los Angeles city, it’s stuck in gridlock, inching along at a pace that makes a slug look like a Lamborghini. Not so in Glendale, where residents average a meager 23-minute trek to work each morning. Local bus lines connect Glendale to the rest of the L.A. area, and the newly-constructed Highway 2 provides a direct link to the city.

Still, especially on the frequently crowded streets of south Glendale, the occasional traffic jam is inevitable. Most neighborhoods have plenty of sidewalks, but the majority of Glendale’s residents (nearly 90 percent) still prefer good ole’ gas guzzlers to get around. Downtown and South Glendale renters especially should give themselves extra time for their morning commute.

The average rental unit costs between $1200 and $1300 monthly, and premium 1 BR and 2 BR units approach the $2500 range. Thankfully, the amenities tend to be terrific. Many units include washers and dryers and feature granite counter tops, hardwood floors, modern kitchens, and ample living space (you can expect to get 1100-plus square feet out of most units). Even studio apartments in Glendale (which can be found in the $700 range sometimes) are more spacious than a typical studio pad. In Glendale, you really do get what you pay for, and a nice, spacious, amenity-laden pad is just what you’ll get for your hard-earned cash.

Glendale is predominantly a city of renters, with leaseholders accounting for more than 60 percent of occupants. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean apartments are always available, and renters may sometimes find themselves on waiting lists for 6 months or longer. The good news is that many complexes are similar in layout and offer comparable amenities, so if you fall in love with an apartment that doesn’t have vacancies, don’t fret: You should be able to find something similar pretty easily.

Also, remember that in California, people like to change things up on you (why, you ask? well, why the hell not?), so be aware that apartment prices are likely to fluctuate based on availability and demand. Just because you scouted out a great deal one month doesn’t mean it will be there later on down the road.

Many properties offer short-term, month-to-month leases, but they are considerably pricier ($500 or more) than 12-month deals. Also, be prepared to buck up for a hefty deposit at most locations before moving in. As long as you don’t treat your apartment like a rock star’s hotel room, you should get your money back at the end, although sometimes deposits are non-refundable. Inquire about deposit amounts at individual properties, and also ask about parking, which can be a hassle at apartments that don’t have an on-site lot for tenants.

Finally, you might want to look into the multi-level townhouses and single-family detached homes and cottages that are frequently available to rent in places like Montrose and North Glendale (where apartment options are slimmer).

Generally speaking, the southern neighborhoods like City Center and Adams Square are the most renter-friendly areas of Glendale. Renters can often find move-in specials. Renters typically spend in the $1200 range, but lucky leasers can land quality lodgings for under a grand. South Glendale is also where you will find most of the city’s nightlife.

Houses are often available to rent in North Glendale, but the price is steep. Don’t expect to come across many properties with less than a $1500 price tag on them.

If you’ve got the right sized bankroll, value a more secluded atmosphere, and want to experience some of the most stunning mountain views in all of California, Montrose is the area for you. Situated at Glendale’s northernmost point, just beyond the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, Montrose is (for good reasons) one of the city’s costliest regions (average cost to rent is around $1800). Prospective renters should keep their eyes open for special move-in deals that pop up frequently at the handful of Montrose apartments.

Plenty of other neighborhoods have their pros and cons as well (i.e. Rossmoyne is a great neighborhood for walkers but the speed bumps frustrate commuters; Verdugo Woodlands claims some of the city’s finest architecture but you’ll have to drive to get anywhere). Picking the right ‘hood depends on your tastes, your budget, and your transportation situation, but we’re sure somewhere in Glendale lies the perfect pad for you.

August 2017 Glendale Rent Report

Welcome to the August 2017 Glendale Rent Report. Glendale rents remained steady over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Glendale rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.

Glendale rent trends were flat over the past month

Glendale rents have remained flat over the past month, however, they have increased slightly by 1.8% year-over-year. Currently, median rents in Glendale stand at $1,370 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,760 for a two-bedroom. Glendale's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 4.2%, as well as the national average of 2.9%.

Rents rising across the Los Angeles Metro

Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of Glendale, but across the entire metro. Prices rose year-over-year in all of the 10 largest Los Angeles area cities that we have data for. Rents also increased in other areas of the state, with California as a whole logging rent growth of 4.2% over the past year. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro, as well as the rest of the state.

Pomona has the least expensive rents in the Los Angeles metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,470; the city has also experienced the fastest rent growth in the metro, with a year-over-year increase of 10.0%.

Over the past month, Huntington Beach has seen the biggest rent drop in the metro, with decline of 0.6%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $2,350, while one-bedrooms go for $1,830.

Looking throughout the rest of the state, Fremont is the most expensive of all California's major cities outside the Los Angeles metro, with a median two-bedroom rent of $3,570; of the 10 largest cities in the state that we have data for, San Francisco, where a two-bedroom goes for $3,060, is the only major city to see rents fall year-over-year (-0.0%).

Sacramento, Chula Vista, and Fresno have all experienced year-over-year growth above the state average (8.9%, 6.6%, and 6.1%, respectively).

Many large cities nationwide show more affordable rents compared to Glendale

Rent growth in Glendale has been relatively stable over the past year - some other large cities have seen more substantial increases, while in a few cases, rents have actually declined. Compared to most large cities across the country, Glendale is less affordable for renters.

Glendale's median two-bedroom rent of $1,760 is above the national average of $1,160. Nationwide, rents have grown by 2.9% over the past year.

While rents in Glendale remained moderately stable this year, similar cities saw decreases, including Houston (-2.6%), Miami (-0.8%), DC (-0.4%); note that median 2BR rents in these cities go for $990, $1,350, and $1,550 respectively.

Renters will generally find more expensive prices in Glendale than most large cities. Comparably, Houston has a median 2BR rent of $990, where Glendale is more than one-and-a-half times that price.

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City

Median 1BR price

Median 2BR price

M/M price change

Y/Y price change

Los Angeles

$1,340

$1,730

0.5%

4.8%

Long Beach

$1,340

$1,720

0.2%

3.5%

Anaheim

$1,590

$2,050

-0.1%

4.9%

Santa Ana

$1,420

$1,830

-0.2%

6.2%

Irvine

$2,050

$2,630

0.7%

4.0%

Glendale

$1,370

$1,760

0.1%

1.8%

Huntington Beach

$1,830

$2,350

-0.6%

2.1%

Santa Clarita

$1,920

$2,470

0.2%

5.9%

Pomona

$1,150

$1,470

0.5%

10.0%

Pasadena

$1,590

$2,040

0.2%

0.3%

Orange

$1,750

$2,250

0.0%

5.2%

Fullerton

$1,510

$1,940

-0.3%

3.5%

Costa Mesa

$1,800

$2,310

0.2%

2.6%

West Covina

$1,680

$2,160

0.0%

8.4%

Burbank

$1,540

$1,970

0.1%

6.0%

Mission Viejo

$2,060

$2,640

1.1%

4.1%

Santa Monica

$1,680

$2,160

1.7%

4.7%

Newport Beach

$2,750

$3,530

-0.2%

4.3%

Lake Forest

$1,830

$2,350

-0.0%

3.9%

Tustin

$1,910

$2,450

1.4%

5.8%

San Clemente

$2,280

$2,930

-0.9%

6.4%

Laguna Niguel

$1,800

$2,310

0.1%

2.3%

Rancho Santa Margarita

$1,980

$2,540

0.9%

8.7%

West Hollywood

$1,860

$2,390

-4.3%

-3.9%

Dana Point

$2,020

$2,600

1.5%

4.3%

Laguna Beach

$2,100

$2,700

1.0%

1.7%

Marina del Rey

$3,490

$4,490

-0.5%

2.6%

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Apartment List has released results for Glendale from the second annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. The survey, which drew on responses from over 30,000 renters, provides insight into what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the 105 million American renters nationwide.

“Overall, Glendale renters were very satisfied with their city,” says Andrew Woo, Director of Data Science at Apartment List. “They gave a mix of above- and below-average scores.”

Key findings in Glendale include the following:

Glendale renters give their city an A+ overall for satisfaction.

The highest-rated category for Glendale was the weather, which received an A+ score.

Renters also reported being very satisfied with safety and low crime rates (A).

Categories like local job and career opportunities, pet friendliness, and access to public transit received near-average scores (B-).

Glendale renters seem to be the most dissatisfied with commute times (C+), the quality of local schools (C+), and affordability (C+).

Overall, Glendale renters are highly satisfied, as are renters in nearby places like Pasadena (A+) and Burbank (A+) .